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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XXVI - XXXI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles from Salt Lake City does Chapter XIX begin?
(a) One hundred.
(b) One hundred and fifty.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Two hundred and fifty.

2. How is the coyote described in the story?
(a) As a fast animal that takes off at the first sign of threat.
(b) As a fast animal that does not know how to leave at the sign of threat.
(c) As a slow animal that attempts to take off at the first sign of threat.
(d) As a slow animal that does not know how to leave at the sign of threat.

3. What is it about English that Twain is studying?
(a) The evolution of English as a non-diversified language.
(b) The stunted gwoth of English as a diversified language.
(c) The evolution of English as a diversified language.
(d) The stunted growth of English as a non-diversified language.

4. What state in particular is the backdrop for the mining adventures described in the story?
(a) Nevada.
(b) Minnesota.
(c) Texas.
(d) Virginia.

5. What type of mines does the author encounter in the book?
(a) Coal.
(b) Silver.
(c) Gold.
(d) Oil.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many miles do the narrator and his friends travel across the desert over a fifteen day period in search of silver?

2. Where does the author start out on his journey?

3. When do the narrator and his friends begin their trip to mine for silver?

4. How far have the narrator and his brother traveled from their departure when they reach Overland City?

5. How long is the Great American Desert?

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